G7 nations omit climate change from the agenda at a two-day meeting in Paris to avoid a potential clash with the United States, according to French ecology minister Monique Barbut.

BREAKING: Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine. The move removes the final obstacle for the financial aid package intended to support the country's economy and defense efforts. #Ukraine #EU

Hungary has withdrawn its veto, allowing the European Union to proceed with a $106 billion loan package for Ukraine.

A Taiwan government minister visits a disputed island in the South China Sea, marking a rare trip to the contested territory. #SouthChinaSea #Taiwan

A Taiwan government minister has conducted a visit to a disputed island in the South China Sea.

UPDATE: Lebanon and Israel meet in Washington to discuss a one-month extension of the current ceasefire agreement. The truce is scheduled to expire within days as diplomatic efforts continue.

Lebanon and Israel are holding talks in Washington on Thursday, where Beirut intends to request a one-month extension to a ceasefire set to expire in the coming days.

Pope Leo visits a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the final day of his four-nation Africa tour. Human rights groups report the facility holds political prisoners in abusive conditions.

Pope Leo visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on April 22, the final full day of his four-nation tour of Africa. Human rights groups allege the facility holds political prisoners in abusive conditions.